Reminiscing the 1960s

Popular Events that Happened in the 1960s

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◎ 1960- JFK wins the US Presidential Election defeating Republican Richard Nixon

◎ 1961- The Peace Corps was Created ◎ 1962- The Cuban Missile Crisis has the world on the edge of

another World War as the United States and USSR come close to launching nuclear attacks.

◎ 1963- JFK was assassinated by Lee Harvey Oswald ◎ 1964- THe Ford Motor Company begins to produce and sell

the Ford Mustang

Popular Events that Happened in the 1960s

◎ 1965- Mary Quant designs the mini-skirt in London and it becomes a fashion craze

◎ 1966- The first episode of the popular television show “Star Trek” airs

◎ 1967- the 25th Amendment to the U.S Constitution is ratified

◎ 1968- Richard Nixon wins the United States Presidential Election

◎ 1969- The popular children’s television show “Sesame Street” debuts

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Do you recall how you felt hearing these moments on the news?Do you have any memories associated with the news from the 1960s?

Reflection Time

Fashion for Women

Shift Dresses Go-Go Boots

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Mod Fashion Beatnik Fashion

The London Look

Popular Clothing Items Popular Trends

The “into the arts“ look https://youtu.be/zP5L87KAMI8

Fashion for Men

The Mod Look The Ivy League Look/ The Conservatives

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Casual Shirts Sweaters

Popular Clothing Items Popular Trends

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Popular Hairstyles for Women and Men

The Flipped BobAfros

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The Mop TopThe BeeHive

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Fashion Icons

Audrey Hepburn Twiggy

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John F. Kennedy The Beatles

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Did you dress with the trends when you were younger?Did you have any of those hairstyles growing up?Do you like the popular trends? Do you remember seeing the Fashion Icons all over the news around this time?

Reflection Time

Food

1. Pigs in a Blanket

2. Shrimp Cocktail

3. Chicken a la King

4. Tunnel of Fudge

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Did you ever try any of these dishes? Do you like any of these dishes?Have you ever cooked these dishes? Do you have any memories associated with these dishes?

Reflection Time

Movies/ TV Shows

Sound of Music: The Andy Griffith Show:

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The Brady Bunch:Breakfast at Tiffany’s:

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Did you watch the movies when they first came out?Did you watch the TV show when it first came out?Did you watch the movies once it showed on the TV?Did you watch the movies/ TV with family or friends?Do you like any of these shows/ movies?Do you have a favorite scene?

Reflection Time

Activities Done as a Family

1. Playing Board Games 2. Going on Family Drives 3. Watching Television 4. Going to Sporting Events

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Did you participate in any of these activities? Do you have a favorite activity to do with the family?Where would you go on family drives? (To the mall, on a family trip/vacation)Do you have a favorite board game? (Sorry, monopoly, twister)Do have a favorite sport to watch? (Baseball, basketball, football)

Reflection Time

Citations https://www.thetrendspotter.net/60s-fashion-for-women/

https://vintagedancer.com/1960s/1960s-mens-fashion/

https://www.beautylaunchpad.com/9-iconic-hairstyles-that-defined-the-1960s

https://www.smoothradio.com/features/1960s/fashion-icons-of-the-1960s/

https://howmendress.com/60s-fashion/

https://www.thekitchn.com/10-recipes-that-defined-the-1960s-recipes-of-the-decades-200542

https://oureverydaylife.com/family-activities-in-the-1960s-12478204.html

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